Austrian indie artist fencah, the solo project of Max Zauner, steps fully into the spotlight with his new single โBrand New Me,โ released on November 14, 2025, via artig Recordings. Known until now as the drummer behind acts like Kitty in a Casket, ELSA, and Greyshadow, Zauner flips the script here, trading the backline for the mic and delivering a motivating indie rock anthem.
โBrand New Meโ captures that restless moment when simply functioning isnโt enough anymore and the urge to actually live, choose, and move forward becomes impossible to ignore. Itโs the sound of breaking out of routine and breaking through fear, and it sets the tone for his upcoming album Small Room, Full Heart.
The track kicks off with bright, strumming, open and hopeful guitars, instantly pulling you into its forward motion. fencahโs high, husky voice floats lightly above the arrangement, singing with an unforced confidence that makes the message hit harder. As the drums come thumping in, the song finds its groove, playful yet determined, keeping the energy buoyant without losing emotional weight. He sings,โI am trying to be a brand new me,โ because โThe evening sun is gone and I am barely holding on,โ has pushed him to the edge of the pendulum and now it needs to swing. Itโs the height of struggle that comes before change.
Instrumentally, the track shines through its balance. Earthy guitar work from Renรฉ Nesyba and Michael Gansberger gives it warmth, while Johannes Schweigerโs floating keys add lift and texture. The rhythm stays tight and engaging, pushing the song forward like a steady heartbeat. Thereโs nothing flashy for the sake of it; everything serves the songโs core idea of momentum and self-belief.
By the time โBrand New Meโ wraps up, it feels less like a single and more like a declaration. fencah isnโt just introducing himself as a frontman, heโs inviting listeners to do the same in their own lives. Itโs honest, uplifting indie rock with purpose, and a strong sign that this new chapter is just getting started.
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Review by: Naomi Joan